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Voykit pocket guide · India
Raichak
Spend a half‑day in Raichak: walk the riverside and visit the 5‑star fort resort – no overnight needed (check).
Raichak is a riverside town 50 km south of Kolkata, known for its quiet riverfront, an 18th‑century British fort turned resort, and short ferry links. A few hours cover the main sights; an overnight is optional for spa stays.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹3,000–5,000 excl. bed · High ₹8,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
Get in
By air
- CCU · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- ≈50 km (31 mi) north; transfer to Raichak by taxi or bus (check)≈31 mi (50 km) north; transfer to Raichak by taxi or bus (check)
Typical fares
- Bus Kolkata → Raichak
- ≈₹150–₹250, 2 h (check schedule)
- Ferry Raichak → Gadiara
- ≈₹120–₹180 per person
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Cycle‑rickshaws and foot are the main ways; a short NH 12 drive connects to Diamond Harbour Road.
See and do
Known for
- British‑era fort resort
- Hooghly River boating
- Riverfront walking
- Cycle‑rickshaw transport
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Harbour | NH 12 south, about 35 km (22 mi) by car or busNH 12 south, about 22 mi (35 km) by car or bus | ≈1 h (check) |
| Gadiara | Ferry from Raichak Ferry Terminal, about 30 min ride | ≈1 h (check) |
| Geonkhali | Ferry from Raichak Ferry Terminal, about 30 min | ≈1 h (check) |
| Sarisha | NH 12 north, about 5 km (3.1 mi) from RaichakNH 12 north, about 3.1 mi (5 km) from Raichak | ≈15 min (check) |
Sleep
- The Ffort Raichak
- 5‑star resort in the old fort, rooms ₹4,500‑₹12,500
- Ganga Kutir Residency
- Riverfront resort, rooms ₹6,720
- Meghbrishti Bari
- Guesthouse, price check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | এটা কত দাম?ēṭā kata dām? |
| I would like a boat ride | আমি নৌকা ভ্রমণ চাইāmi naukā bhramaṇa chāi |
| Where is the nearest ferry? | সর্বনিকটতম ফেরি কোথায়?sarbanikatama phēri kōthāẏ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Road traffic on NH 12 can be heavy, especially on weekends.
- Ferry timetables vary; confirm schedules in advance.
Generally safe for day visitors; watch traffic on NH 12 and keep belongings secure (check).
One and two days
No timed day plan for Raichak yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- British‑era fort resort
- Hooghly River boating
- Riverfront walking
- Cycle‑rickshaw transport
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Raichak: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Raichak, revision 5013119 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5013119
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/raichak). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.